Trusted by 100s of clients for their conveyancing in City of London, our accredited conveyancing solicitors have the expertise and experience to make the process as quickly and efficient as possible.
If you’re buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring equity from a property or land in City of London, we are here to help you 6 days a week.
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Buying a house in the City of London
Known as the Square Mile, the City of London is the capital's premier business district and home to some of the best-known banks and companies in the world with around 450,000 cramming into its offices on normal working days.
But when the office workers go home, around 8,000 people remain because the Square Mile is their home.
Property in this part of town is expensive because there are fewer homes to choose home and high demand. But if you're determined to settle down in the city, we've got all your questions on moving and conveyancing in the City of London covered.
Hospitals
- St Bartholomew's Hospital - W Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE
- The Royal London Hospital - Whitechapel Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 1FR
- University College Hospital - 235 Euston Rd, Bloomsbury, London NW1 2BU
Schools
- City of London School - 07 Queen Victoria St, Queenhithe, London EC4V 3AL
- City of London School for Girls - St Giles Terrace, Barbican, London EC2Y 8BB
- Westminster School - Deans Yard, 17A, London SW1P 3PB
What are transport links like in the City of London?
There are 11 Tube stations within the Square Mile: Aldgate, Bank, Barbican, Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Chancery Lane, Liverpool Street, Monument, Moorgate, St Paul's and Tower Hill.
National rail services are available from Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street stations. Crossrail, opened in 2022, speeds up journey times across the capital and beyond. Within the City of London, Liverpool Street station is one of the main stops on the new Elizabeth Line.
Transport for London's Overground bus service connects the City to the rest of the capital.
The City of London is within the Central London Congestion Zone, meaning a £15 daily charge for motorists who drive within this area. Residents are entitled to a discount.
How much does the average property cost?
According to the most recent data from the Land Registry, in May 2023 the average sold price of a property in the City of London is £988,117.
How much will I pay in council tax in the City of London?
The City of London Corporation is responsible for setting council tax rates within the Square Mile with varying rates depending on the location.
Residential property in England is placed into one of eight bands depending on its valuation. You can find out which band your property is in on the government's valuation webite.
The 2023-24 council tax rates in the City of London are:
| Tax Band | Charges |
|---|---|
| Band A | £763.75 |
| Band B | £891.04 |
| Band C | £1,018.34 |
| Band D | £1,145.63 |
| Band E | £1,400.22 |
| Band F | £1,654.80 |
| Band G | £1,909.38 |
| Band H | £2,291.26 |
What are schools like in the City of London?
There are few schools within the City of London itself. The corporation is responsible for one maintained primary school, eight sponsored academies (as part of the City of London Academies Trust) and two co-sponsored academies in neighbouring boroughs.
It also supports three independent schools. If you know the school you're interested in, you can check its Ofsted rating on the government's school comparison website.
What conservation areas in the City of London should property buyers know of?
Its long and illustrious past means the Square Mile is filled with significant buildings and areas that need to be preserved and enhanced. Those are allocated into conservation areas, and there are currently 27 in the City of London.
Special planning rules are in place for these areas, strictly controlling what land and property owners can do. Your City of London conveyancing solicitor will ask for a local authority search that will show any current or historic planning consents for the property you're buying.
Did you know?
Until 1994, there was not a single road in the City of London. All thoroughfares were streets, squares or alleys, but none contained “road”. That changed with boundary changes that meant the eastern half of Goswell Road came into the city's jurisdiction with the other half remaining in the Borough of Islington.
Why choose a conveyancing solicitor in the City of London through Homeward Legal?
Whether you are buying, selling or remortgaging, our City of London conveyancing solicitors are on hand to take care of the paperwork and legal processes so you can stress less.
Here are seven great reasons to feel confident in coming to Homeward Legal for your conveyancing in the City of London:
Straightforward
We'll explain everything in plain English.We don't complicate conveyancing with unnecessary legal jargon.
Transparent costs
The Fixed Legal Fee* you're quoted is exactly what you'll pay. No hidden extras.
No-completion protection
Our No Completion No Fee† guarantee means you won't pay anything in legal fees if your transaction doesn't go through.
Regulated
We only work with experienced conveyancing solicitors in the City of London who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
Trusted
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Convenient
No travelling, no appointments.Get a quote instantly and have much of the work completed online or over the phone.
Available
Any questions? Our team are available to help until 6pm on weekdays, and 4pm on Saturdays.
"Comparing quotes can often cause more confusion than clarity. This is why we include all the standard charges in all of our quotations with guaranteed fixed legal fees, with an expert team on hand to give our customers complete peace of mind."
Joshua Harper
Head of Operations: Customer, Quality and PartnersConveyancing in the City of London made easy with Homeward Legal
Whether you are buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring equity, we're here to connect you with reliable conveyancing solicitors in the City of London and help the process go smoothly.
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Areas within this district of London include:
Aldermanbury, Barbican, Blackfriars, Charterhouse, Clerkenwell, Houndsditch, Moorgate, Smithfield, Temple, The-City, Tower-Hill, West-Smithfield
No Completion No Fee† is our promise that in the unfortunate event that your property transaction falls-through you will not be liable for any of the conveyancer’s fixed legal fees for the work completed.
To secure this benefit a fee, already included in your quote, is taken upon on deciding to go ahead with your transaction.
Should your transaction fall through, for whatever reason, we can hold this amount on account for your next transaction or provide a refund.
Your Fixed Legal Fee** quote from Homeward Legal ensures that you pay no more than we have quoted you for and is based on the information you’ve provided to us being true and accurate.
There are specific circumstances on a minority of transactions that may require additional charges that could not be foreseen at the outset.
A list of those charges and explanations can be found here with details of the potential cost. These will only be charged following discussion with your conveyancer with a clear explanation of what they are for.
